Spencer Pratt’s viral AI ads are propelling him to the top of the LA mayor’s race, and California Democrats are starting to panic. Susan Shelley joins the show to explain how two lawmakers are trying to crack down on his free speech. Plus, we break down Gavin Newsom’s bloated $350 billion state budget, which the Legislative Analyst’s Office warns could expose California to a financial disaster. We also examine why LA Mayor Karen Bass has spectacularly failed to deliver on her promise to “end street homelessness by 2026.” And with less than two weeks until the primary, Steve unpacks the latest developments in the governor’s race, including Newsom’s attempt to split the Republican vote with his ominous “break-the-glass” plan.